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Festive Feasts at Lou Calen

10/13/2025
What if this year you let Lou Calen redesign your most beautiful holiday memories? In the wintry light of Cotignac, the village houses light up with a glow, fireplaces burst alight to bring families together, while dining tables are full and bedecked with elegance. At our hotel, every seasonal moment can become a celebration: a glass of sparkling wine shared in the Verrière, a refined dinner carefully prepared by our chef delight in the magic of a Christmas in Provence and the joy of welcoming in the New Year.

Lou Calen unveils its winter programme to make your holiday season sparkle. Two Christmas Eve dinners, at the Jardin Secret and Le Bistrot restaurants, will open the festivities. On Christmas Day, once the presents are unwrapped, the Bistrot team will be waiting to treat you to an exceptional lunch. In the evening, the celebration continues with a cheerful buffet – Christmas jumpers and good humour guaranteed! At the O’Fadoli bar, afternoons will be brightened by Christmas teas, where young and old alike can share hot chocolate and seasonal treats. Then comes the New Year’s Eve dinner at Le Bistrot, followed by a dance party to welcome the first sparkles of 2026 in music. Finally, the New Year’s Day brunch at Le Bistrot will welcome 2026 with indulgence, before the first culinary stop of the year: an Italian evening featuring traditional bruschette.

Wednesday 24 December

Christmas Eve Dinner

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Le Bistrot dresses for the season to host a convivial Christmas Eve. A Provençal kir welcomes you before chef Yvan Franceschi unveils his menu: three or four courses for diners torn between Mediterranean sea bass with langoustines and a capon and foie gras Pithiviers.
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Lieu :
Le Bistrot by Lou Calen
Schedule :
From 8 pm
Tarif :

80€–95€ (3 or 4 courses, 1 Provençal kir)

Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
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Wednesday 24 December

Christmas Eve Dinner

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In the old house of Jardin Secret, Christmas Eve is savoured by the fireside, a glass of champagne in hand. Chef Benoît Witz presents a five-course menu where black truffle, blue lobster and crispy capon precede a pear-praline yule log adorned with gold leaf.
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Lieu :
Jardin Secret Restaurant
Schedule :
From 8 pm
Tarif :

150€ (5 courses, 1 glass of Champagne)

Booking:
Closed
Fully booked
Thursday 25 December

Christmas Day Lunch

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Santa Claus has been and gone, and now it’s time for lunch. A Provençal kir opens the meal before chef Yvan Franceschi orchestrates his three- or four-course menu of foie gras, langoustines and lamb, ending with the ultimate indulgence of a chestnut and blueberry Yule log.
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Lieu :
Le Bistrot by Lou Calen
Schedule :
12 pm to 2 pm
Tarif :

75€–85€ (3 or 4 courses, 1 Provençal kir)

Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
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Thursday 25 December

Christmas Evening Buffet

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On Christmas night, we’re doing it again at Le Bistrot, with a delicious buffet to enjoy together. Bring your good vibes and your best Christmas jumper — no fear of looking silly, we’re counting on you! A joyful, colourful evening, like one last gift beneath the tree.
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Lieu :
Le Bistrot by Lou Calen
Schedule :
7 pm to 9:30 pm
Tarif :

40€ (excluding drinks)

Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
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Wednesday 31 December

New Year’s Eve Celebration

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Le Bistrot sparkles to celebrate the year’s final night. Chef Yvan Franceschi has created a four-course menu where French cuisine embraces flavours from around the world. Aperitif in the Glasshouse to begin, followed by a dancing party to welcome 2026 with music.
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Lieu :
Le Bistrot by Lou Calen
Schedule :
From 8 pm
Tarif :

150€ (excluding drinks)

Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Fully booked (excluding stay package)
Thursday 1 January

New Year’s Brunch

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Welcome the New Year with your loved ones over a festive brunch at the Bistrot ! Generous sweet and savoury buffets, exceptional produce and indulgent dishes from our chefs — a perfect way to extend the joy of New Year’s Eve and gather around a delicious table together.
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Lieu :
Le Bistrot by Lou Calen
Schedule :
11 am to 3 pm
Tarif :

65€ (including hot drinks and fruit juices)

Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
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Thursday 1 January

Italian Evening - Bruschetta

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The first evening of the year at Le Bistrot — a toast to Italy! On the tables, colourful bruschetta: golden bread, grilled vegetables, melted cheese, olive oil and basil… The chef has fun, and so will you. A simple, joyful evening to keep the festive spirit alive. Buon anno a tutti!
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Lieu :
Le Bistrot by Lou Calen
Schedule :
7 pm to 9:30 pm
Tarif :

40€ (excluding drinks)

Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
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Would you stay overnight with us ?

Christmas Special Offer

Minimum 2-night stay including 24 December
from 500€ for two people

○ Breakfast included
○ Christmas Eve dinner at the Bistrot (3-course menu + 1 Provençal kir)

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New Year Special Offert 

Minimum 2-night stay including 31 December
from 700€ for two people

○ Breakfast included
○ New Year’s Eve dinner at the Bistrot (4-course menu) with aperitif in the Verrière (savoury canapés + 1 glass of Champagne) and dance party until 3 a.m.

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